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Jajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodles)

A Korean-Chinese noodle dish topped with a thick sauce made of chunjang (sweet bean sauce), diced pork, and vegetables.

35 minutes
Serves 2
Lunch/Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Fry the chunjang for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to remove its bitter, raw edge. Set the fried paste aside.

  2. 2

    In a large wok or deep skillet, sauté the diced pork belly over medium-high heat until golden and crispy.

  3. 3

    Add the diced potato, onion, and zucchini to the pork. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

  4. 4

    Clear a space in the center, add the fried chunjang and sugar, and mix it thoroughly into the meat and vegetables.

  5. 5

    Pour in the chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the potatoes are completely tender.

  6. 6

    Slowly stream in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until the sauce is thick, dark, and glossy. Serve hot over freshly boiled, chewy noodles, topped with julienned cucumber.

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